towing DODGE CHARGER 2016 7.G Owner's Guide

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)”. It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.
CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emissions control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
tests can be performed.
• If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
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Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Diagnostic
system (OBD II) and a connection port to allow access to
information related to the performance of your emissions
controls. Authorized service technicians may need to
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CAUTION!(Continued)
performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and
vehicle.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•
Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X XX
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs.** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years
or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes
first. XX
Inspect the transfer case fluid. Change the transfer
case fluid; if using your vehicle for any of the fol-
lowing: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent
trailer towing. (All Wheel Drive Only). XX
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change the rear axle fluid and on models
equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the
front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent
trailer towing. XX X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
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AlarmArm The System ........................19
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................19, 271
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
All Wheel Drive Towing ............................. .546
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .................428, 583
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............574, 611
Disposal ............................. .577
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................438
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................286
Appearance Care ........................ .584
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............19
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .441
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Door Locks ......................33
Automatic Headlights ..................... .155Automatic High Beams
.....................155
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . .364, 370, 378
Automatic Transmission .................417, 582
Adding Fluid ...................582, 613, 616
Autostick ............................ .425
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................582
Fluid Change ......................... .582
Fluid Level Check ...................581, 582
Fluid Type ........................ .613, 616
Special Additives ...................... .581
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .......423
Autostick .............................. .425
Operation ............................ .425
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................33
Auto Up Power Windows ....................42
AW D Towing ............................. .546
Axle Fluid .......................... .613, 616
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INDEX 637

Radiator Cap......................... .576
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ..............574, 611, 613, 614, 615
Corrosion Protection ...................... .584
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................180
Cruise Light ......................... .292, 294
Cupholders ......................... .249, 590
Customer Assistance ...................... .627
Customer Programmable Features ..........309, 311
Data Recorder, Event .......................76
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............164
Daytime Running Lights ....................157
Dealer Service ........................... .557
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................47
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................45
Defroster, Rear Window .....................254
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .102
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................165 Diagnostic System, Onboard
.................554
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................160
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .559
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................544
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................577
Door Ajar .............................. .278
Door Ajar Light ......................... .278
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......34
Door Locks ......................... .23, 30
KeyFob...............................30
Remote ...............................30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................30
Door Locks, Automatic ......................33
Driver Information Display DID ............................ .298, 301
Instrument Cluster Display .............298, 301
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DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .430
E-85 Fuel .............................. .488
Electrical Power Outlets .....................245
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................254
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................121
Electronic Brake Control System ...............437
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................438
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................449
Traction Control System ...................444
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......591
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control). .176, 177, 180
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............444
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........275
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................47
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................539 Jacking
.............................. .516
Jump Starting ..................... .535, 537
Overheating .......................... .513
Towing ............................. .544
Emergency Trunk Release ....................47
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........555
Engine ................................ .553
Air Cleaner .......................... .563
Block Heater ......................... .414
Break-In Recommendations .................99
Checking Oil Level ..................... .559
Compartment ...................... .552, 553
Compartment Identification ................552
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...........573, 613, 614, 615
Cooling ............................. .573
Exhaust Gas Caution .................100, 488
Fails To Start ......................... .413
Flooded, Starting ...................... .413
Fuel Requirements ..................... .483
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INDEX 641

GVWR................................ .496
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .430
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................513
Headlights ............................. .609
Automatic ........................... .155
Cleaning ............................ .588
Delay ............................... .157
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........160
Lights On Reminder .....................158
On With Wipers .....................155, 168
Passing ............................. .160
Switch .............................. .154
Time Delay ........................... .157
Washers ............................. .570
Headlight Washers ....................... .570
Head Restraints ...................... .143, 145Head Rests
......................... .143, 145
Heated Mirrors .......................... .122
Heated Seats ............................ .137
Heater ................................ .364
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .414
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .160
Hill Start Assist .......................... .441
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .500
Holder, Coin ............................ .251
Hood Release ........................... .152
Ignition Key..................................12
Illuminated Entry ..........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................16
Information Center, Vehicle ..................296
Inside Rearview Mirror ..................112,113
Instrument Cluster ........261, 264, 272, 277, 288, 291
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Instrument Panel And Controls...............260
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............589
Interior Appearance Care ....................587
Interior Lights .......................... .163
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............165
Introduction ..............................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ....................361
Jack Location ........................... .516
Jack Operation .......................... .516
Jump Starting ........................ .535, 537
KeyFob.................................13 Arm The Alarm .........................19
Lock The Doors .........................23
Panic Alarm ............................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs .........18, 24
Programming Additional Transmitters .......18, 24
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................21Towing
............................. .547
Unlatch The Trunk .......................23
Unlock The Doors .......................22
Key-In Reminder ..........................14
Keyless Enter-N-Go .....................35, 411
Enter The Trunk .........................23
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ............23, 318, 335
Passive Entry ...........................35
Passive Entry Programming ..........35, 318, 335
Unlock From The Driver’s Side ..............22
Unlock From The Passenger Side .............22
Keyless Entry System .......................21
Keyless Go ...............................12
Key, Replacement ..........................17
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................16
Lane Change And Turn Signals ...............160
Lane Change Assist ....................... .160
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INDEX 645

Radio Operation......................... .363
Radio Remote Controls .....................362
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................360
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................168
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................583
Rear Camera ........................... .227
Rear Cupholder ......................... .250
Rear ParkSense System .....................218
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .146
Rear Wheel Drive Towing ............................. .546
Rear Window Defroster .....................254
Rear Window Features .....................254
Recorder, Event Data .......................76
Recreational Towing ...................... .509
Reformulated Gasoline .....................484
Refrigerant .......................... .566, 567
Reminder, Lights On ...................... .158
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................49 Remote Control
Starting System .........................26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm .........................19
Lock The Doors .........................23
Panic Alarm ............................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs .........18, 24
Programming Additional Transmitters .......18, 24
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................21
Unlatch The Trunk .......................23
Unlock The Doors .......................22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........362
Remote Starting Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . . . .337
Uconnect Settings ...................... .337
Remote Starting System ......................26
Remote Trunk Release .......................45
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .606
Replacement Keys .........................17
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